Sara Lu★★★★★
… Dr. Iman is absolutely wonderful… She takes the time to listen, explain everything thoroughly, and make you feel confident in your treatment. I couldn’t be happier with my experience and results.Google review · 7DMC Al Barsha
Sculptra and Radiesse are collagen stimulators: injectable treatments that encourage your skin to make more of its own collagen, so the face can look firmer and more supported over the following months. They suit adults with early sagging, thinning skin or a gradual loss of volume who want a natural-looking change rather than a new shape. At 7 Dimensions Medical Center (7DMC), our aesthetic doctors offer Sculptra and Radiesse at our Jumeirah (Umm Suqeim 3) and Al Barsha (Arjan) branches, often combined with a skin booster.
From our mid-twenties, the skin makes gradually less collagen each year, so the temples and cheeks flatten, the jawline softens and the skin thins. A hyaluronic acid filler replaces volume directly. A collagen stimulator prompts your own tissue to rebuild, so the change is gradual and soft.
Sculptra is made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a material used in medicine for decades. It is mixed with sterile water before injection and is designed to stimulate new collagen over the following 2 to 3 months. Results can last up to about 2 years.
Radiesse is made of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres in a gel. It gives some lift on the day, from the gel, and then stimulates collagen as the gel is absorbed. Diluted with saline (hyperdilute Radiesse), it is used to firm and improve the skin of the neck, décolletage and hands rather than add volume. Results usually last 12 to 18 months.
At 7DMC we use licensed, genuine Sculptra and Radiesse products.
| Feature | Sculptra | Radiesse |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) | Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) |
| On the day | Little visible change | Some lift and volume |
| Results build | Over 2 to 3 months | Over 2 to 3 months |
| Sessions | Usually 2 to 3, 4 to 6 weeks apart | Usually 1 to 2 |
| Lasts about | Up to 2 years | 12 to 18 months |
| Often chosen for | Overall face support, temples | Jawline, cheeks, neck, hands (hyperdilute) |
Neither product is used in the lips or directly under the eyes, and unlike hyaluronic acid filler, neither can be dissolved with an enzyme.
Your doctor may pair a collagen stimulator (Sculptra or Radiesse, chosen by your doctor) with a targeted skin booster, so you work on support and skin quality in the same visit. Your doctor decides whether it suits you at consultation.
They suit adults who:
They are not suitable, or need to wait, if you:
… Dr. Iman is absolutely wonderful… She takes the time to listen, explain everything thoroughly, and make you feel confident in your treatment. I couldn’t be happier with my experience and results.Google review · 7DMC Al Barsha
… Dr. Iman was also fantastic. Her approach was refined and comforting, and her attention to detail was evident. Thank you for your professionalism and care. This definitely won't be my last visitGoogle review · 7DMC Al Barsha
I went for a consultation with Dr. Maya in the Jumeirah Branch And was so impressed with her friendliness and professionalism and the fact that she didn't try to pressure me into doing anything immediately… She also recommended different things for what I was looking for and told me to take my time to think about what I want to do… What a refreshing and lovely experience and what a lovely Clinic.Google review · 7DMC Jumeirah
Talk to our team at Jumeirah or Al Barsha. We will answer your questions and help you choose the right next step.
With Radiesse you may see some lift once the swelling settles in the first week, then gradual firming as collagen builds. With Sculptra, early fullness from the water fades within days, and the real change appears over 2 to 3 months. Most faces need 1 to 2 vials of Sculptra per session over 2 to 3 sessions, or 1 to 2 sessions of Radiesse. Results can last 12 to 24 months, and a top-up session can help maintain them. Results vary from person to person.
Sculptra and Radiesse are medical treatments. Common side effects are swelling, bruising, redness and tenderness. Less commonly, small lumps or nodules can form, sometimes weeks or months later; most are soft and settle, but some need treatment. Rare but serious risks include infection, a delayed inflammatory reaction, and product blocking a blood vessel (vascular occlusion), which can damage the skin or, very rarely, affect vision. Because these products cannot be dissolved like hyaluronic acid, they are injected at 7DMC only by doctors trained in facial anatomy.
The cost of Sculptra and Radiesse in Dubai usually ranges from AED 1,500 to AED 3,500 per syringe or vial, depending on the product, the number of vials or syringes and the clinic. Typical ranges: Sculptra, per vial, AED 2,000 to AED 3,500; Sculptra, full-face session (often 2 to 3 vials), AED 5,000 to AED 10,000; Radiesse, per 1.5 ml syringe, AED 1,500 to AED 3,000. These are typical market prices across Dubai clinics, not a 7DMC price list. At 7DMC, your exact price is confirmed at your consultation, before any treatment.
In Dubai, Radiesse usually costs AED 1,500 to AED 3,000 per 1.5 ml syringe, depending on the number of syringes needed. At 7DMC your exact price is confirmed at your consultation, before any treatment.
Many faces need 1 to 2 syringes for the cheeks or jawline, and hyperdilute Radiesse for the neck or hands often uses 1 to 2 syringes per area. Your doctor confirms the amount after assessing you.
Sculptra (PLLA) works almost entirely by stimulating collagen over months and usually needs 2 to 3 sessions. Radiesse (CaHA) gives some lift on the day and also stimulates collagen, often in 1 to 2 sessions.
Yes. Diluted with saline (hyperdilute Radiesse), it is used to help improve firmness and crepey skin on the neck, décolletage and the backs of the hands.
7DMC offers Sculptra and Radiesse at both branches: Jumeirah (Umm Suqeim 3, opposite Jumeirah Beach Hotel) and Al Barsha (Arjan, Al Barsha South).